Beauty Lead - Washington Sq

JCPenney; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee discount on merchandise

Job summary

A major retail chain in Portland is seeking a Beauty Lead to enhance customer service and drive sales in beauty products. The role involves engaging customers, sharing product knowledge, and ensuring store standards are met. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and 401(k). Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, a focus on customer satisfaction, and the ability to meet performance goals. This position is essential for promoting store loyalty and cross-selling opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proactive customer engagement and needs assessment skills.
• Ability to drive sales and exceed performance metrics.
• Competence in providing product knowledge and services.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers to determine needs and assist in purchases.
• Meet and exceed sales and performance standards.
• Manage inventory and maintain store standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Sales strategies

Job description

General Description

The Beauty Lead will provide a personalized shopping experience to customers around selling beauty products by leveraging product knowledge as well as the Connect, Inspire, Engage service model. Priority will be driving sales and customer customer service, incorporating in elements which allow consistency of general operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Customer Service & Sales

• Proactively approaches customers in a friendly manner to engage, determine needs and help them make buying decisions by sharing product knowledge to generate interest, increase and close the sale. Examples include providing mini services with product application and suggesting application techniques and additional products.
• Drives self and prioritizes meeting and exceeding performance/productivity standards, metrics and sales goals.
• Drives loyalty through excellent customer service and promotion of FindMore, Gift Card, Rewards and Credit Programs as well as promotions and cross selling opportunities within the store.
• Resolves customer concerns by professionally listening and providing options, solutions and next steps.
• Provides point of sale checkout processes including sales, returns, exchanges, line management, re‑ticketing and processing return processes.
• Facilitates beauty department promotions and events, assists leaders to ensure standards and goals are met.
• Consistently meets established performance standards including but not limited to product sales, customer service resulting in productivity standards being met or exceeded.

General Operations

• Replenishes products from received shipments, stockrooms and understock while ensuring core standards are maintained. Creates and properly manages product testers. Conducts sales floor recovery processes to ensure an organized, clean, and hygienic shopping environment that is consistently maintained and set to core standards.
• Prepares for inventory and related processes such as cycle counts, stock ledger updates, radio frequency identification scans (RFID), and annual inventory.
• Assists the operations team with process and procedures including pricing, signing and merchandising to standards.
• Helps to onboard and train/cross‑train store associates on beauty procedures and processes. Participates in ongoing skills development through company and/or vendor provided training and skills practice.

Core Competencies and Accomplishments

• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Prioritizes Customers, Takes Accountability, Thinks Critically, Produces Results, Drives Improvement and Works Collaboratively

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
*For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit http://www.yourjcpbenefits.com

About JCPenney

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Pay Range

USD $18.00/Hr - USD $22.50/Hr.